Kagen Strategies and Another Cute Outfit

Hey ya'll!  I have to share with you something that I use in the classroom that has changed my life.  It's amazingly easy to use and the kiddos are engaged! I'm sharing my Pinterest Board with you today....take a moment to check it out. Dr. Spencer Kagen developed a "structural approach" to cooperative learning.  The software available for use on a Promethean Board is amazing and so easy to use!  Check out the Timer Tools, Answer Boards, Engagement Software, Win-Win Discipline,Brain-Based learning, RtI, and Multiple Intelligences links.  There is so much to this website....I can't even begin telling you all about it.  So...go check it out for yourself.  Just make sure you have some time to browse.  And then start writing your grants or saving your money because this is a worthwhile investment! Today, I used the Classbuilding software and the students loved it!  I LOVE using Kagen in my classroom. 

Visit Kagen Online  or my Kagen Pinterest Board

 And here's a picture of my outfit today (again, pics are from the internet)...
Jeans and sweater from Banana Republic (my sweater was actually beige with white stripes and had these adorable gold buttons on the shoulders, but I couldn't find a pic)
 Necklace is from Premier Designs Jewelry
Watch from Kenneth Cole
 Honey Love Lipstick from MAC
Espresso Matte Eye shadow from MAC
Melba Blush from MAC

Back to School Freebie

I've been busily working on getting my classroom ready the past few days.  So my apologies for being MIA.  We have Meet the Teacher Day today, and I'm so excited to meet my new families and students.  Hopefully I get a chance to post some pics when I get home tonight. I wanted to share something I am using for "Fill My Bucket." It's free through Friday!  So here it is...

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Black-and-White-Number-Tags-814337

Top "Pop" Stars

Christi, from Ms. Fultz's Corner made a super cute classroom management system for reinforcing classwork and homework completion.  Check out her blog at http://msfultz.blogspot.com
Here are some pics that show the materials you need to create this project yourself, a tutorial on how it works, and a link for a freebie of her coupons/prize cards.  This is a must do for the upcoming year! Christi also does blog designs, so if you are new to blogging and haven't yet found the right design, she's your girl.  I'm thinking I need to have her work on a new design for me.  Her Top "Pop" Stars has inspired me to maybe go a little brighter!